Overgeared

by Park Saenal

  “Because of you.” Jishuka pointed at me with her long fingers. Even her hand gesture was seductive. “We had to make the entire continent our area of activity while searching for the unknown craftsman. That made it difficult to have a base and manage it. The nobles and royal families started to make suggestions about us becoming their subordinates around the time of your appearance.”

  In other words…

  “You gave up territory just to find me?”

  “Yes. But strictly speaking, we didn’t give it up. It is just on hold for a while. We can get territory in any country we want at any time.”

  I never imagined how much the Tzedakah Guild needed me. “But why do you want me so much? You know now that I have a hidden job, but at that time, didn’t you just know me as a blacksmith?”

  “The reason we want you is because you’re a blacksmith. Your hidden class is irrelevant.”

  Pon explained.

  “The average user level in Satisfy is 80. High-level users like us are just a fraction of the two billion users, so there is always a shortage of equipment available for high-level users. The items with the performance we want are rarely dropped through hunting or raids, so we have to rely on produced items…”

  Was it to welcome my new colleagues? Khan kindly came out with refreshments. He was an NPC, but Pon respectfully accepted the teacup given to him. Then he continued speaking.

  “A blacksmith who can produce high-level items is very rare. Among users, there are no advanced blacksmiths and even the advanced NPC blacksmiths are only available in major cities. In addition, advanced blacksmiths only have a low chance of making epic or higher rated items, so the burden of investing the materials and the commission fee is very high.”

  Jishuka took over. “Then epic rated arrows that not even advanced blacksmiths could make appeared. We thought that the maker had the ability to produce the items we wanted, so we earnestly searched for you.”

  “…”

  The Tzedakah Guild recognized my abilities first and searched for me. I confirmed that I made the right decision in joining them.

  “We came looking for you. You have the ability we want.”

  After that. All 17 members of the Tzedakah Guild, including Jishuka and Pon, gathered at Khan’s smithy. Then they welcomed me with enthusiasm. All of them looked at me with expectant eyes, making me feel overwhelmed. But unexpected, not one person asked about my class.

  “Isn’t anyone interested in my class?”

  Jishuka smiled gently.

  “It isn’t that we have no interest. Everyone, including myself, is curious about the exact class. But we won’t ask because we know that hidden classes are reluctant to disclose information about their class.”

  “Hoh…”

  It was really meticulous care. As I started liking the guild more and more, Jishuka cut to the chase.

  “Grid, in the future, I want to commission items for the guild members. We want epic or higher rated items suitable for our level. We will buy the completed items for an appropriate price.”

  “It is okay if you give me money. But it will take a while to obtain the materials and production methods required…”

  “If you tell us what you need, we will get it for you. You just have to worry about making it.”

  That was convenient.

  “Okay. But I don’t have a lot of capital, so I can’t make too many items at once.

  Jishuka made a confused sound. “Capital? Why do you need capital? The guild will supply the materials and production methods. All you need is time and the technique.”

  “… Eh?”

  Were they going to give me free materials and production methods? This sounded like a dream! No, don’t get too excited. It was strange. It was suspicious that they were so nice from the beginning. I couldn’t believe in people-especially women- because they might hit me in the back of the head!

  I became wary of Jishuka.

  “You’ll give me the materials for free and then buy the finished item from me? Why are you giving me the materials and production methods? Isn’t it just a loss for you?”

  “Hah?” Jishuka was confused. “What are you talking about? Aren’t you a blacksmith of our guild? It’s natural for the guild to support our blacksmith with materials and the production methods.”

  Regas laughed from where he was listening to the side.

  “Grid, a competent blacksmith is a talent that all guilds covet. They have to give the blacksmiths the best treatment to prevent them from going to other guilds. It is obvious that a guild with a competent blacksmith will have a huge growth gap with a guild that doesn’t have one.”

  “Wow…”

  A blacksmith class, wasn’t it a total honey-like class? But this was only for competent blacksmiths!

  ‘Blacksmiths are very difficult to grow… So the value of an exceptional blacksmith is very high. However, Pagma’s Descendant has fraudulent blacksmith skills so it honey…’

  I once again felt the greatness of a legendary class and appreciated it.

  ‘I want to start working.’

  I was filled with enthusiasm and prompted Jishuka. “So who am I making an item for?”

  Pon raised his hand in a flash.

  “Me!”

  Vantner grabbed Pon’s hand. Then he raised his hand. “No, me first!”

  Toban shouted. “Of course, the master should be first! Then the chief of staff!”

  “What does chief of staff have to do with the sequence? Don’t abuse your authority.”

  All members of the Tzedakah Guild were rankers. They all aimed at and desired to level up. Being armed with stronger items would make it faster and easier to hunt. It was obvious that all of them wanted their item to be made first.

  No, I had to exclude Regas, who was laughing without saying anything.

  ‘Regas is a martial artist who trains his body, so it seems like he doesn’t care about items. That reminds me…’

  I pointed to two men who couldn’t hide their uncomfortable expressions and Toban.

  “Toban. And you two.”

  “Huh?”

  The three people called became filled with anticipation. They misunderstood that I would make them items. However, it was the opposite.

  “I will make your items last.”

  “W-Why?”

  I explained to the surprised Toban, “Toban, you were nasty when I asked to join the Guardian of the Forest raid last time…”

  “Heok? It was a few months ago, but you still remember? Strictly speaking, it was indifference, not nastiness!”

  “Shh. And the other two…”

  I checked the IDs of the two people. One was a Hispanic male with black hair called Rook, while the other was a slim, middle-aged man called Jeep.

  “The two of you. Didn’t you come here before?”

  It wasn’t long after the production making game with Euphemina. They were the two people who entered Khan’s smithy to ask about Euphemina’s whereabouts. At that time, they ignored me and disregarded Khan since he was an NPC.

  “Our relationship is like this, right?”

  I smiled and the two of them looked at each other before bowing and apologizing, “We’re sorry for that time! We were so impatient that we were rude! We sincerely apologize!”

  “You need to apologize to Khan, not me.”

  Khan was watching me and my new colleagues happily! The two people apologized to Khan, but they didn’t really mean it.

  “What? Are you still ignoring NPCs? Well, regardless of whether you ignore NPCs or not, it doesn’t matter to me; however, Khan is different. Khan is my precious friend, and if you don’t respect him, I will never produce any items for you.”

  “… I’m sorry Khan.”

  “Please forgive us.”

  Rook and Jeep’s apologies were sincere this time, and it seemed that they realized that even an NPC could be a valuable asset to someone.

  ‘They will do well.’

  Well
, I didn’t want to criticize them anymore because I also ignored NPCs that I didn’t need. So the conclusion…

  “I want you to make a spear for Pon first.”

  It was Jishuka’s will.

  “As revealed in the Malacus raid, Pon currently has a low level weapon, so he can’t exert the maximum amount of power in a high-level raid. He is one of the pure physical damage dealers in our guild, so we have to prioritize his weapon.”

  Pon approached.

  “I already have a method of making a spear.”

  [’Gale Spear Production Method’ has been acquired.]

  [Gale Spear Production Method]

  Prerequisite: Advanced Blacksmith Mastery Level 4.

  * Gale Spear: A spear made of mithril. It is very light so the more skilled the user, the more the power can be maximized. However, this lightness can be a disadvantage.

  User Restriction: Level 240 or higher.

  ‘Ohh!’

  Following the Divine Shield, I got another free production method! I failed to conceal my pleasure as Pon asked me carefully,

  “Is it possible?”

  I replied as if it was no big deal, “Of course.”

  The Tzedakah Guild members were agitated.

  “It means he at least has Advanced Blacksmith Mastery level 4…”

  “Isn’t the first ranked blacksmith still at the intermediate level?”

  “Is his excellent combat skills and mastery of blacksmith techniques because of the hidden class?”

  “It must be one of the best among the hidden classes…”

  I learned the production method in front of them.

  [You have learned how to make the Gale Spear.]

  [Gale Spear]

  Rating: Rare ~ Legendary

  Rare Rating Information:

  Durability: 210/210 Attack Power: 290

  Attack Speed: +5%

  * Attack speed will increase by 0.5% for every attack that connects.

  Epic Rating Information:

  Durability: 280/280 Attack Power: 336

  Critical Chance: +5% Attack Speed: +5%

  * Attack speed will increase by 1% for every attack that connects.

  Unique Rating Information:

  Durability: 363/363 Attack Power: 400

  Critical Chance: +5% Attack Speed: +10%

  * Attack speed will increase by 1% for every attack that connects.

  * The skill ‘True Illusion’ will be generated.

  Legendary Rating Information:

  Durability: 444/444 Attack Power: 493

  Critical Chance: +10% Attack Speed: +10%

  Accuracy: +5%

  * Attack speed will increase by 1.5% for every attack that connects.

  * The skill ‘True Illusion’ will be generated.

  A spear made of mithril. It is very light so the more skilled the user, the more the power can be maximized. However, this lightness can be a disadvantage.

  User Restriction: Level 240 or higher. More than 750 strength. More than 400 agility. Advanced Spear Mastery level 2 or higher.

  Weight: 200

  ‘Ohh, it is a good spear.’

  It wasn’t inferior to the Sword of Self-transcendence that I made. The materials required to make it…

  “Pon, in order to create one spear, I need 15kg of mithril ore, 1st tier high-grade Tipan wood and four griffin tendons.”

  Pon made an excited sound.

  “I will acquire them for you now. Then while you are making the spear, I will look for the whereabouts of the Divine Shield that was stolen. So don’t worry about anything during the production.”

  I nodded with a much lighter heart. “Okay. I will concentrate and make a good spear.”

  I was standing on a stage. The guild was filled with expectations for the creator of the Special Jaffa Arrows. And I was ready to surprise them.

  ‘For some reason, I have a lot of confidence today.’

  Of course, there was a chance it might be ruined. But there was no reason to be blamed if I made a rare rated item. The result of the item produced was clearly luck. So there was no need to be burdened. I started to concentrate on my breathing.

  Chapter 97

  Chapter 97

  ‘Then first…’

  [Legendary Blacksmith’s Craftsmanship Skill]

  Lv. 2 (76.3%)

  Produce equipment items that you know how to make.

  You can create the production methods for a new item with the ‘Legendary Blacksmith’s Creation’ skill.

  There is a certain probability of producing rare~ epic rated items.

  There is a rare probability of creating unique rated items.

  There is a very rare probability of creating legendary rated items.

  * All stats of a production item will increase by 12%.

  * When rare rated items are produced, all stats will permanently rise by +2 and reputation throughout the continent will rise by +30.

  * When epic rated items are produced, all stats will permanently rise by +4 and reputation throughout the continent will rise by +80.

  * When unique rated items are produced, all stats will permanently rise by +12 and reputation throughout the continent will rise by +300.

  * When legendary rated items are produced, all stats will permanently rise by +25 and reputation throughout the continent will rise by +1,000.

  * Something special will occur with every five legendary items created. (Currently 2/5)

  [Legendary Blacksmith’s Breath]

  Lv. 2 (42.5%)

  When you are concentrating on making an item, the will of Pagma’s Descendant will fill the production item.

  All stats of a production item will increase by 7%.

  There is a rare chance of giving special features to your production items.

  My production skills increased from level 1 to 2 a short time after the item production game with Euphemina. For the last two months, I had made countless normal, rare and epic items. In addition, there were two legendary items.

  Nevertheless, my skill levels stagnated at level 2.

  ‘The experience is a lot worse compared to level 1…’

  However, the experience of the Legendary Blacksmith’s Craftsmanship Skill was close to 80%. If I kept making items in earnest, it would reach level 3.

  ‘The problem is the Legendary Blacksmith’s Breath. The breath is random, so it is hard to raise the experience.’

  I did my best every time I made an item. In particular, it took a long time since I spent more than 20 hours producing one item.

  According to the description of the Legendary Blacksmith’s Breath, it should activate every time I made an item. But the concept of ‘concentration’ seemed more difficult than I thought, and the Legendary Blacksmith’s Breath was only activated occasionally.

  The breath wasn’t triggered even when I made the legendary Divine Shield. Therefore, the legendary Divine Shield didn’t have any additional options and was exactly as described in the production method.

  ‘I made a legendary item but the breath skill wasn’t activated… When thinking about it now, it is a shock. On the other hand, there was the Sword of Self-transcendence.’

  A sword made through an ordinary longsword production method became a legendary rating, and this could be attributed to the breath skill. Phoenix had described it as a sword that appeared once every 100 years.

  ‘The key to my production is whether the breath skill is triggered.’

  The most important factor for a typical blacksmith was the item’s rating.

  Normal, rare, epic and unique.

  They made their item, hoping that the rating would be the highest. It was the same for me. Normal, rare, epic and unique. In addition, there was the legendary rating! I only eagerly hoped that a highly rated item would be produced. But now my thoughts had changed.

  While the rating was important, the breath also played a critical role.

  ‘If the breath isn’t triggered, I will produce only the optio
ns mentioned in the production method, just like regular blacksmiths. However, when the breath is triggered, the value is much higher, because of the additional options.’

  Depending on which options were given, a rare item affected by the breath skill might be better than an epic item not affected by the breath skill. Of course, the breath skill didn’t necessarily give new options. It was random. But even if an option wasn’t granted, the basic abilities were increased, so it was still a profit.

  ‘Maybe it is necessary for the level of the breath skill to increase in order for it to be triggered more often…’

  As long as breath couldn’t be used intentionally, there was no way to quickly raise the level. I just had to raise it while making items.

  ‘It means I need to continue grinding in the future… It isn’t easy to become rich.’

  As I was looking at my blacksmith skills, Vantner came over to me.

  “If you don’t mind, can you repair my weapon? It has been badly damaged against Malacus.”

  “If you give me money…”

  I had never experiencing repairing an item with my own hands before. I only devoted myself to making items. However, the durability of some of my equipment had decreased from recent combat. There was no reason to refuse when Vantner asked me to repair his equipment.

  “Khan, do you have any repair tools?”

  “Of course.”

  Khan brought out an anvil, hammer, grindstone, and iron. However, the anvil and hammer had ‘repair’ attached to the name. It was the first time I saw the repair tools. I asked Khan a question.

  “Is there a reason to distinguish these tools for repair? Can’t an ordinary anvil and hammer be used for repairs?”

  Khan explained.

  “Repair hammers and anvils are disposable. As you said, we can repair items with ordinary anvils and hammers but… We can’t do that. Then won’t it be difficult to ask a lot of repair money from the customer?”

  “…?”

  “Why do we use disposable hammers and anvils? It is to give customers the awareness that ‘hammers and anvils must be consumed’ when repairing. It is a type of gesture to emphasize the favor we are doing them. Due to this advertisement, we can charge higher repair fees… This is a money-making means devised by the ancient blacksmiths. Thus, the repair tools were born.”